A Short History: General Nathaniel Lyon, from the Histories of Generals series (N114) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco 1888

This colorful lithograph, part of the "Histories of Generals" series, features General Nathaniel Lyon, a prominent figure in the American Civil War. It is a collectible trade card, printed by W. Duke, Sons & Co., to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand in 1888. The card's design incorporates a portrait of Lyon, alongside a depiction of a soldier in a field, suggesting the military context of the subject. The card's visual style combines realistic portraiture with decorative elements, characteristic of late 19th-century trade card design. The card exemplifies the use of historical figures in advertising, particularly during the late 19th century.